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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: The arts and humanities are pivotal for Maine’s economic future

by John Muthyala Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2019January 18, 2019

Graduates will require a multidisciplinary knowledge base that enables them to integrate their learning.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Lack of child care holding back Maine families

by The Editorial Board January 16, 2019January 15, 2019

Enabling access to quality, affordable options is key to keeping parents in our state and our workforce.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Maine’s rural communities have always been at the edge of the global economy

by John Ripton Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2019January 10, 2019

The global economy left working people in this state negotiating the social wreckage that corporations often left behind.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Education must change to meet new challenges

by The Editorial Board January 7, 2019January 5, 2019

Nontraditional students and ‘disengaged youth’ could fill today’s and tomorrow’s job openings – if the state of Maine commits itself to helping them.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce

by Jeremy Fischer Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2019January 3, 2019

Early learning, especially for the economically disadvantaged, can make a crucial difference in getting kids ready to learn, leading to career success later in life.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Start building a Maine future as America’s top remote workspace

by Mike Turcotte Special to the Press Herald January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

The state should use its quality of life and other advantages over large, crowded cities to attract and retain the growing number of people who can work from home.